SCOREBOARD: East Jackson Sept. 11

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Thursday, September 11. 2008
Cross Country Sept. 9 - East Jackson played host to an open meet on Tuesday. It was a historic day for the Eagles, as the boys' team recorded the first perfect score in school history to pick up the win. Cedar Shoals placed second, followed by Banks County, Riverside Military Academy, Jackson County and Commerce. The girls also won their five ... [Full Story »] 

Changes proposed for Hwy. 124, Hwy. 211

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 11. 2008
One of Braselton’s busiest intersections may be revamped — provided that state transportation funds are available. The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing that the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 211 and Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County be widened to accommodate growing traffic demands in the area. The plan calls for a four-lane, ... [Full Story »] 

SACS to visit Jackson County schools

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 11. 2008
The Jackson County School System is preparing for a visit from a team that will determine if the district will remain accredited. An eight-member team from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) will visit the county school system on Sunday through Wednesday, Sept. 28-Oct. 1 . The visit comes a month after SACS removed the ... [Full Story »] 

CMS Tigers Defeat Jefferson, 36-19

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 11. 2008
The Commerce Middle School Tigers did something last week that their high school counterparts haven’t done in two years. They beat Jefferson. The Tigers opened their 2008 campaign with a 36-19 thrashing of their cross-county rivals last Thursday. They’ll host Franklin County this Thursday at 5:30, looking for their second win. The Tigers ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Host Prince Avenue Thurs.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 11. 2008
The East Jackson Lady Eagle volleyball team continues to look for traction after suffering losses to East Hall and Habersham Central last week. East Jackson was scheduled to travel to Jefferson Tuesday to face the Lady Dragons, as well as their first area opponent, Athens Academy. Results from those matches were not available at press time. ... [Full Story »] 

Mill Creek blanks Wildcats

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 11. 2008
Mill Creek improved to 2-0 in region play with Wednesday’s 8-0 win over Duluth. Morgan Bullock got the win, striking out 13 batters in six innings. Bullock also had three hits and four RBIs. Alex Rogers went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Chelsea Cruce hit 2-for-3 and Amberlie Saxton was 2-for-2 with a double, triple and an RBI. The Lady Hawks (9-2, ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn approves 2009 budget

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 11. 2008
BY SHARON HOGAN The Auburn City Council unanimously approved its 2009 budget Thursday night. The budget shows a total of $7.17 million in anticipated revenue and $6.91 million in projected expenditures. The council held a public hearing to discuss the budget in August. The council also amended the city’s 2008 budget to reflect a change in ... [Full Story »] 

Another busy week for BCSO

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 11. 2008
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office made 51 arrests during the past two weeks. Those arrested and their charges include: •Kevin Henry Brown, 46, 120 Second Street, Apt. 6, Winder, aggravated assault and simple battery. •Thomas Chadd Brown, 35, 254 Sequoia Way, Statham, theft by taking, deposit account fraud and failure to appear. ... [Full Story »] 

Sawyer, Love Win At Lanier, Lowe Takes Toccoa

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 11. 2008
Braselton’s Shane Sawyer won the Pro Late Model event at Lanier National Speedway over the weekend, holding off Shane Simpson for the victory. Sawyer had to work his way from the back of the pack during Saturday’s late model feature, and led the final 12 laps en route to the win. Maysville’s Joey Love won his 17th Open Wheel Modified ... [Full Story »] 

Purchase of house results in Ward 1 vacancy on council

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 10. 2008
The Ward 1 seat on the Commerce City Council is now vacant. It became vacant when Wayne Gholston, who has held the office since January of 2006, moved his residence from Hill Street in Ward 1 to Chanticleer Street in Ward 5. Ward 1 voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, to fill the unexpired term in a special election — the same day as ... [Full Story »] 
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